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beyerdynamic DT-270 Pro vs JBL LIVE 680NC

What DT-270 Pro does better (2) and where LIVE 680NC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic DT-270 Pro
beyerdynamic · 2025DT-270 Pro
2 advantages≈ $100
vs
JBL LIVE 680NC
JBL · 2026LIVE 680NC
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is DT-270 Pro better than LIVE 680NC?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  2. Weight194 g vs 231 g+19%

Why is LIVE 680NC better than DT-270 Pro?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · DT-270 Pro: Yes
  2. Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+67%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE 680NCJBL LIVE 680NC≈ $1108.8
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency24,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance45 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity96 dB98 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—80 h
Battery life with ANC—50 h
Charging time—2 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight194 g231 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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